MS Engineer (L1) - Desktop Support - NTT America Solutions, Inc. - Durban

Want to be a part of our team? Dimension Data is a proud member of the NTT Group, a global IT powerhouse headquartered in Japan. As part of NTT, we deliver a wide range of IT services and solutions to clients around the world. Although the Dimension Data brand was retired in some parts of the world in 2019, it remains well recognized in the Middle East and Africa. Join us and become part of the NTT family as we continue to provide innovative solutions that help our clients achieve their business objectives. The Desktop Support Technician will be based in Richards Bay and is responsible for providing a managed service to clients to ensure that their IT infrastructure and systems remain operational through proactively identifying, investigating, and resolving technical incidents and problems and restoring service to clients by managing incidents to resolution. Their primary objective is to ensure zero missed service level agreement conditions. The MS Engineer (L1) focuses on first-line support for standard and low complexity incidents and service requests. This role focusses across two or more technology domains - Cloud, Security, Networking, Applications and / or Collaboration etc. This role may also contribute to / support on project work as and when required. Working at NTT Key Roles and Responsibilities: - Monitors client infrastructure and solutions - Identifies problems and errors prior to or when they occur - Routinely identifies common incidents and opportunities for avoidance as well as general opportunities for incident reduction - Investigates first line incidents assigned and identifies the root cause of incidents and problems - Provides telephonic or chat support to clients when required - Schedules maintenance activity windows for patching and configuration changes - Follows the required handover procedures for shift changes to ensure service continuity - Reports and escalates incidents where necessary - Ensures the efficient and comprehensive resolutions of incidents and requests - Updates existing knowledge articles or create new ones - Identifies opportunities for work optimization including opportunities for automation of work, request fulfilment, incident resolution, and other general process improvement opportunities - May also contribute to / support on project work as and when required - May work on implementing and delivering Disaster Recovery functions and tests Knowledge, Skills and Attributes: - Ability to communicate and work across different cultures and social groups - Ability to plan activities and projects well in advance, and takes into account possible changing circumstances - Ability to maintain a positive outlook at work - Ability to work well in a pressurized environment - Ability to work hard and put in longer hours when it is necessary - Ability to apply active listening techniques such as paraphrasing the message to confirm understanding, probing for further relevant information, and refraining from interrupting - Ability to adapt to changing circumstances - Ability to place clients at the forefront of all interactions, understanding their requirements, and creating a positive client experience throughout the total client journey Academic Qualifications and Certifications: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in IT/Computing (or demonstrated equivalent work experience) - Certifications relevant to the services provided (certifications carry additional weightage on a candidate's qualification for the role) - Relevant certifications include: - CCNA or relevant level 1 Network Security certification is good to have - Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate - AWS Certified: Solutions Architect Associate - Veeam Certified Engineer - VMware certified Professional: Data Centre Virtualization - Zerto, pure, vxrail - Google Cloud Platform (gcp) - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (oci) Required Experience: - Entry-level experience with troubleshooting and providing the support required in security / network/ data centre/ systems/ storage administration and monitoring Services within a medium to large ICT organisation - Basic knowledge of management agents, redundancy concepts, and products within the supported technical domain (i.e. Security, Network, Data Centre, Telephony, etc.) - Basic knowledge of ITIL processes dimensiondatacareers Skills Summary API Integration, Cisco Routers and Switches, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Networking, Cloud Security, Cloud Services Management, Computing, Database Tuning, Firewalls, Infrastructure Deployment, Internet Access, Linux, Local Area Network (LAN), Networking Solutions, Network Support, Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Performance Optimizations, Routing Protocols, SAP Expertise, TCP/IP Networking, Troubleshooting What will make you a good fit for the role? Workplace type : On-site Working Equal Opportunity Employer NTT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, veteran status, or other protected category Is innovation part of your DNA? Do you want to enable a connected future for people, organizations, and society? Join our growing global NTT family and you'll be part of the world's largest ICT company (by revenue). We've combined the capabilities of 28 remarkable companies to become one, leading technology services provider. Together, we help our people, clients, and communities do great things with technology to create a more secure and connected future. We employ 40,000 people across 57 countries. By bringing together the world's best technology companies and emerging innovators, we work together to deliver sustainable outcomes to businesses and the world. Innovation is part of our DNA. We believe it's key to what makes us different. So, we strive to move forward, challenge the status quo, and drive excellence through the technologies we integrate and the services we deliver around the world. The result is connected cities, connected factories, connected healthcare, connected agriculture, connected conservation, connected mobility, and connected sport. Together we enable the connected future. You'll be joining a global employer that is committed to attracting, growing and keeping the best talent. A place where you will be at the heart of our success Apply Now

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